Patient's question:
Recently while brushing my teeth in the morning, I noticed that my right cheek felt unnatural. I then realized that when I smiled, my right cheek was very stiff and not coordinated with the left side. After massaging it with my hand, the condition improved slightly, but the next day it was the same again. It was diagnosed as facial paralysis.Doctor's answer:
The root cause of facial paralysis lies in the misalignment and distortion of the cervical vertebrae, which compresses the nerves, leading to nerve spasms and subsequent facial nerve paralysis. This results in complete facial muscle paralysis, characterized by the disappearance of forehead wrinkles, widened eye fissures, flattened nasolabial folds, drooping corners of the mouth, and deviation of the mouth corner to the healthy side when smiling.Recommendations: Consider acupuncture, massage, and the use of traditional Chinese herbal formulas like Qian Zheng San for treatment. Do not give up on exercise just because it's hot. Engage in appropriate physical activity to strengthen the body. Listening to light and cheerful music, maintaining a calm and joyful mood, and ensuring adequate sleep are all very important.